2026 Buick Encore GX

The 2026 Buick Encore GX Sport Touring AWD combines upscale comfort, distinctive Sport Touring styling and confident all-wheel-drive capability in a versatile compact SUV. Finished in Moonstone Grey Metallic with an Ebony interior, this Encore GX is powered by a 1.3L ECOTEC Turbo engine paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission.

All-wheel drive provides added traction and confidence for snow, rain, gravel roads and changing Ontario conditions, while StabiliTrak with traction control helps maintain confident handling. The turbocharged engine delivers responsive everyday performance while maintaining the efficiency and easy manoeuvrability expected from a compact SUV.

The Experience Buick Package gives this Sport Touring an even more distinctive appearance with 19-inch gloss black aluminum wheels and adds a power moonroof for an open, airy cabin. LED headlamps, LED daytime running lamps and LED tail lamps complement the modern exterior, while roof rails and a power liftgate add everyday versatility.

Inside, leatherette-appointed seating provides a comfortable and refined environment. The driver receives an 8-way heated power seat, while the front passenger also enjoys a heated seat. A flat-bottom heated steering wheel and remote start provide welcome comfort through colder Canadian weather, while Buick QuietTuning with Active Noise Cancellation helps create a quieter, more relaxing cabin.

Technology is centred around an 11-inch HD Buick Infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for compatible smartphones. Bluetooth audio streaming, an 8-inch Driver Information Centre, SiriusXM capability, OnStar Basics and front and rear USB ports help keep everyone connected while travelling.

The Advanced Technology Package adds Adaptive Cruise Control, HD Surround Vision, Rear Park Assist and wireless charging. HD Surround Vision provides enhanced visibility around the vehicle when parking and manoeuvring, while Adaptive Cruise Control adds convenience on longer highway drives.

Buick Driver Confidence includes Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert, Front Pedestrian Braking, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Following Distance Indicator and IntelliBeam automatic high beams. Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert provide additional awareness around the vehicle.

With its AWD capability, Sport Touring design, 19-inch gloss black wheels, power moonroof and comprehensive technology package, this Encore GX offers an appealing combination of premium comfort, everyday practicality and year-round versatility.

Fuel consumption is rated at 8.8 L/100 km combined, 9.2 L/100 km city and 8.4 L/100 km highway.

Feature Benefits

1.3L ECOTEC Turbo engine provides responsive and efficient everyday performance, 9-speed automatic transmission provides smooth power delivery, all-wheel drive provides added traction and confidence in snow rain gravel and changing road conditions, Sport Touring styling gives the Encore GX a distinctive appearance, Experience Buick Package adds a power moonroof and 19-inch gloss black aluminum wheels, Moonstone Grey Metallic provides a sophisticated exterior finish, leatherette-appointed seating provides a comfortable and refined cabin, heated front seats provide welcome cold-weather comfort, 8-way power driver seat allows convenient personalized adjustment, flat-bottom heated steering wheel provides additional comfort and a sporty feel, remote start allows the cabin to begin warming or cooling before entering, power liftgate provides convenient cargo access, Buick QuietTuning with Active Noise Cancellation helps create a quieter cabin, 11-inch HD touchscreen provides convenient access to entertainment and connected features, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integrate compatible smartphones without requiring a cable, wireless charging helps keep compatible devices powered, Adaptive Cruise Control helps maintain a selected following gap during highway driving, HD Surround Vision provides enhanced visibility around the vehicle, Rear Park Assist provides additional awareness while manoeuvring, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert helps provide additional awareness around vehicles in adjacent lanes, Rear Cross Traffic Alert provides additional awareness when reversing